Vernon Avenue over Hockanum River
FairTolland County, Connecticut · 200 So of West Main ST · Structure no. 03934
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,208
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vernon Avenue over Hockanum River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Vernon Avenue over Hockanum River in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 100 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 3,208 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,767 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vernon Avenue over Hockanum River built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Vernon Avenue over Hockanum River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Vernon Avenue over Hockanum River carry?
About 3,208 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Vernon Avenue over Hockanum River?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Vernon Avenue over Hockanum River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.